Mayan Sun Southbound: Boat Rides & Ruins

Day 1  Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Arrive at any time. Head out tonight with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where there’s tons of bars and clubs to choose from.

Day 2  Playa del Carmen    
Enjoy free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or Cozumel. Or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach.

Days 3-5  Playa del Carmen to Caye Caulker, Belize
There's plenty to see and do in Caye Caulker, maybe opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.        

Day 6  Caye Caulker to San Ignacio      
Travel by boat and bus from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative.

Day 7  San Ignacio
Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.      
Day 8  San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala
Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.      

Day 9  Flores to Rio Dulce    
A travel day from Flores to Rio Dulce, which is located in the department of Izabal.  Home of the largest lake in Guatemala, Lake Izabal was one of the most important water ways of the Spanish crown during colonial times. Journey through dense jungle to arrive at Rio Dulce.        

Day 10  Rio Dulce
Opt to visit the coastal town of Livingston by boat, or go for a swim in a natural hot waterfall.

Day 11  Rio Dulce to Antigua      
Enjoy an orientation walk of Antigua's cobblestone streets, then opt to take a salsa lesson and practice new moves out at night.

Day 12  Antigua
Enjoy a free day in Antigua. Opt to relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture in one of the city's many cafés, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.  

Day 13  Antigua to Panajachel    
Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlán and enjoy the views.        

Day 14  Panajachel to San Juan La Laguna        
Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings at the lake's markets.        

Day 15  San Juan La Laguna to Antigua  
Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.

Day 16  Antigua    
Depart at any time.